HCMC – Vietnam has become an official member of the Alliance of Champions for Food Systems Transformation (ACF), a move expected to support the country’s shift toward sustainable, low-emission agriculture and strengthen international cooperation in food system reform.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment announced Vietnam’s membership during COP30 in Belém, Brazil, on November 18. The ACF was launched at COP28 in 2023 by Brazil, Norway, Cambodia, Rwanda, and Sierra Leone.
The alliance brings together countries committed to transforming food and agriculture systems to improve outcomes for people, nature, and the global climate.
Speaking at the ACF ministerial meeting, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Le Cong Thanh said Vietnam’s participation will help attract technical assistance, boost innovation, and mobilize financial resources for the agriculture sector. The alliance also creates opportunities for Vietnam to share its experience and learn from member countries during the transition toward more resilient and sustainable food systems.
The alliance’s core principles focus on ensuring positive change across key areas: food security and nutrition, equity and livelihoods, climate adaptation and resilience, emissions reduction, and protection of ecosystems and biodiversity.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment will serve as the agency coordinating cross-sectoral activities related to agriculture, natural resources, environment, climate change, and food security. Italy and Colombia also joined the ACF as official members alongside Vietnam at COP30.
Vietnam is shifting from a “productivity-driven” model to a “multi-value agriculture” approach that emphasizes quality, nutrition, sustainability, and low emissions. Joining the ACF aligns with national strategies on agriculture, climate change, and biodiversity, including Vietnam’s action plan for sustainable food system transformation through 2030.
Membership in the alliance is expected to elevate Vietnam’s role in global initiatives on agriculture and food systems, contributing to a greener, more equitable, and more resilient global food future.
